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used or done by a number of people as a group
a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.
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Recent Examples of cooperative
Andrew Freedman, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
Xi's cooperative pledge comes despite the CCP's recent cyberattacks targeting our telecommunications infrastructure, unprovoked maritime aggression, and worsening human rights abuses.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
The loans and grants are the result of years of work, led by Tri-State and other stakeholders, to support legislation to assist electric cooperatives in their energy transitions.
—Llewellyn King, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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When the atmosphere was cooperative, these hot ocean waters served as a key ingredient for extraordinarily rapid hurricane intensification rates throughout the season.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
Xi's cooperative pledge comes despite the CCP's recent cyberattacks targeting our telecommunications infrastructure, unprovoked maritime aggression, and worsening human rights abuses.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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As a director and mini-mogul, Coppola was always trying to create collectives, cooperatives, partnerships.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
The loans and grants are the result of years of work, led by Tri-State and other stakeholders, to support legislation to assist electric cooperatives in their energy transitions.
—Llewellyn King, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many organizations have created tools to track the beloved Christmas icon's annual journey.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The physical Ravens and Eagles caved in the Steelers’ defense the last two weeks, gaining over 800 yards while controlling the clock for a collective 72 minutes.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Now is the time for collective action to reverse this trend.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The platform has helped some operators realize a $250,000 boost within the first six months of their partnership.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This Senators team looks like a real threat to qualify for the postseason in the Eastern Conference, and the emergence of Sanderson as a star-level No. 1 defender — and his partnership with Nick Jensen — is a major reason for it.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Government agencies issued a joint statement on Monday on the ongoing investigation into the mysterious drone sightings reported across the country, mostly in New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic region, over the past few weeks.Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry debuted their 2024 holiday card courtesy of their joint ventures, Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions, on Monday.Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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And copyright associations and bylaws are also being developed to ensure that our artists are being compensated for licensing of their music and all that.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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There is no closer association between any of them.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Israel, then, to many represented communes and living off the land, which resonated with the American counterculture.John Leland, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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In her new book, Shallow looks back on her past — including her childhood on a Florida commune and her journey to TV stardom — and shares her path toward empowerment.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, what could have been a rivalry became a moment of mutual respect, as both teams cheered each other on.David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ashanti and Nelly united on stage, sharing their mutual love of each other and music with the audience at the rapper’s annual Black and White Ball.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The most recent was a review paper from an international consortium published last month.Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Following the 29 million pound sale in 2021 to a consortium of investors, including its second-largest shareholder Apinder Singh Ghura, Amarjit Singh Grewal, as well as holding company KJR Brothers Ltd., French Connection is gradually turning around its loss-making business.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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